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Sitton, Melissa; Schudlich, Tina Du Rocher; Byrne, Christina; Ochrach, Chase M.; Erwin, Seneca E. A. – Professional Counselor, 2020
A family systems framework guided our investigation of self-injurious behavior (SIB) in adolescents. As part of a larger study, we collected data examining SIB and family functioning from 29 adolescents (M[subscript age] = 15.66) and their caregivers. These adolescents with traits of borderline personality disorder were seeking counseling from…
Descriptors: Family Relationship, Family Environment, Self Destructive Behavior, Personality Problems
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Küçükkaragöz, Hadiye; Karakayoun, Kemal – Cypriot Journal of Educational Sciences, 2020
This research has been conducted to examine the relationship between primary school 8th grade students' levels of assertiveness and a) family function b) socio-demographic variables. In the research with the family assessment scale, rathus assertiveness and socio-demographic properties inventory has been used. The personal information form has…
Descriptors: Correlation, Grade 8, Elementary School Students, Public Schools
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Venter, Cobus J.; Maree, Jacobus G. – South African Journal of Education, 2020
The purpose of this study was to explore and assess the feasibility of counselling based on life-design principles in enhancing the career resilience of children who are exposed to family violence. The research project involved a qualitative-quantitative mode of inquiry with 6 participants chosen based on certain characteristics.…
Descriptors: Family Violence, Counseling Techniques, Counseling Effectiveness, Resilience (Psychology)
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Cotter, Katie L.; Bacallao, Martica; Smokowski, Paul R.; Robertson, Caroline I. B. – Research on Social Work Practice, 2013
Objectives: This study examines the implementation and effectiveness of Parenting Wisely, an Internet-based parenting skills intervention. The study assesses whether parents benefit from Parenting Wisely participation and whether the delivery format influences program effectiveness. Method: This study uses a quasi-experimental design.…
Descriptors: Intervention, Parent Education, Program Effectiveness, Parenting Skills
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Moore, Crystal Dea – Journal of Family Social Work, 2010
A cross-sectional study of 76 family caregivers of older veterans with congestive heart failure utilized the McMaster model of family functioning to examine the impact of family functioning variables (problem solving, communication, roles, affective responsiveness, and affective involvement) on caregiver burden dimensions (relationship burden,…
Descriptors: Caregivers, Veterans, Stress Variables, Heart Disorders
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Avci, Rasit; Gucray, Songul Sonay – Educational Sciences: Theory and Practice, 2010
The purpose of this study is to (a) investigate the families of violent and nonviolent adolescents in terms of family functioning, trait anger and anger expression, and (b) compare incidence of psychological problems, alcohol usage and delinquent behaviors. The sample consisted of families of both violent (n = 54) and nonviolent adolescents (n =…
Descriptors: Delinquency, Drinking, Adolescents, Psychological Patterns